Yes but you are no longer in union with Rome. It’s pretty specific here. It does not mean you still are not in ignorance of what the Church teaches. Many Catholics that leave aren’t.
That’s okay but as I said, you still could be in ignorance and left under false impressions, etc. it does not mean you are doomed. Only God can judge eternal destination.
I placed a post somewhere on CF some years back, asking for lapsed Catholics to consider returning to Mother Church, even though I am not Catholic, but just on the chance that the EENS salvation doctrine is true. I was criticized by a few posters for doing so. I wonder if my call to return home had any takers?
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I am not Catholic, but based upon my research, it appears that the vast majority of Catholics today believe that life long Protestants and Orthodox are protected by "invincible ignorance". However, it seems that some Ultra-Traditional/Traditional Catholics have doubts, even grave doubts in some cases, that Protestants and Orthodox Christians are covered by the doctrine of "invincible ignorance".
I feel that’s more the case Basil. I can’t imagine anyone knowingly believing they are in the fullness of faith and leaving it with that knowledge.
Well, it isn't automatic, just like it isn't automatic for Catholics.
